5 stories to make you smile and think
Photographer Carlos Barria holds a print of a photograph he took in 2005, as he matches it up at the same location 10 years on, in New Orleans. The print shows Errol Morning sitting on his boat on a flooded street September 5, 2005, after Hurricane Katrina struck.
1. Old photos, new context: Artist colorizes, creates magic from discards
Before and after. We know now that America's East and Gulf Coasts will be flooding more in upcoming years because of climate change. But how much? And how do you show that in a way that people can understand? On the 10th anniversary of the Katrina disaster here's how much more often these American cities will be flooded. That's what we're trying to do, with Vanilla Ice, in this data visualization app.
Please forward this newsletter to those who would find it interesting. If you're not getting it daily, it’s easy to subscribe. Sign up today.
The article you just read is free because dedicated readers and listeners like you chose to support our nonprofit newsroom. Our team works tirelessly to ensure you hear the latest in international, human-centered reporting every weekday. But our work would not be possible without you. We need your help.
Make a gift today to help us reach our $25,000 goal and keep The World going strong. Every gift will get us one step closer.